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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,384

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $441

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,721

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $28,895
Base Invoice $28,380 $27,097
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80 75
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Sunroof   1,445
Navigation Package   1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Rear spoiler   393
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67 46
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Sunroof   1,203
Navigation Package   1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Rear spoiler   295
Options (change) 3,430 4,694
Options (change) 3,085 3,829
Destination 895 795
Total Price $34,825 $34,384
Total Invoice $32,360 $31,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,825$34,384
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$34,384
Total Invoice$32,360$31,721
Adjustments for Features-2,7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,651$31,721

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaLegacy
TrimSX3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,990$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7090

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in187.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested157551%
Total Not Requested150049%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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